Commemorating His Purple Reign: A Textural Tribute to Prince

This April marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Prince. At the Textile Center, folks will be celebrating his life through quilts. The juried show, curated by African-American quilt historian Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, will showcase the work of 24 quilters from all over the country, including members of the Women of Color Quilting Network. While traditional quilts tend to be thought of as wholesome, makers will be getting a little more feisty and fabulous to honor the Purple One. The collection includes a piece featuring the lyrics to “Erotic City,” a lovely tribute to “Purple Rain,” and a few works festooned with doves, guitars, and glittering jewels.

As the first anniversary nears of the death of one of Minnesota’s most famous sons, Textile Center presents Commemorating His Purple Reign: A Textural Tribute to Prince. Juried and curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, this exhibit features the work of 24 quilters from around the nation, including members of the Women of Color Quilting Network.

Free and open to the public

Textile Center Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 - 7

Friday and Saturday 10 - 5

As the first anniversary nears of the death of one of Minnesota’s most famous sons, Textile Center presents Commemorating His Purple Reign: A Textural Tribute to Prince. Juried and curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, this exhibit features the work of 24 quilters from around the nation, including members of the Women of Color Quilting Network.

Free and open to the publicTextile Center Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 - 7Friday and Saturday 10 - 5